Comic Reviews for 4/11/12 featuring: Batgirl #8, Batman and Robin #8, Demon Knights #8, Fantastic For #605, Frankenstein, Agent of SHADE #8, Saga #2, Saucer Country #2, Scarlet Spider #4, Secret #1, The Secret Service #1 and Star Wars: Agent of the Empire – Iron Eclipse #5 (of 5)
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DC Comics Launches Brand New ‘He-Man and the Masters of The Universe’ Comic
DC Comics Launches Brand New ‘He-Man and the Masters of The Universe’ Comic From Writer James Robinson
MTV Geek did an interview with the Writer of the comic and they couldn’t be more condescending if they tried !
To read what they said and the fantastic answers go read it here
Comic Nation TV: Before Watchmen
The Caption Box Podcast 20: DC and Al Rio
Rob Base talks with Juan C Pineda and Edward Gambichler as they talk DC comics and Oni Press new logo designs, Neil Gaiman sues Todd McFarlane and the Passing of Al Rio.
[podcast]http://media.alternativemindz.com/mp3/CaptionBox/20_caption_box_podcast_DC_And_Al_Rio_02032012.mp3[/podcast]
Comic Nation TV: Times they are a changing
DC Universe Presents #5 : DEADMAN Twenty Questions The Conclusion
By Chuck Suffel
PAUL JENKINS & BERNARD CHANG Storytellers
BLOND colorist DAVE SHARPE letterer
RYAN SOOK cover artist WILL MOSS editor
DEADMAN created by ARNOLD DRAKE
So with issue number five we see the end of the first story arc of this wonderful Deadman series. I never read a book with Boston Brand in it (that I remember reading anyway) and I must say I’m hooked.
Let’s get a little info on Deadman (Boston Brand) shall we?
Deadman is a ghost, a former circus trapeze artist, he was murdered during a performance by a mysterious assassin. The goddess Rama gave him the ability to possess any living being ostensibly to search out the persons responsible for his death. But so far she has forced him to possess certain mortals in need in order to “help them”, and avoid damnation himself. She gives him no guidance on why this person needs help or how he should go about helping them, nor is she forthcoming in how long this task will last of how many people he needs to help.
This first five issue arc really dealt with Boston’s acceptance of his situation, in life he was an arrogant obnoxious user and in death he wasn’t much better. But that’s what this arc was really about, becoming more than you are. Deadman is well on his way to becoming a real hero and I was happy to be along for the ride.
Deadman also appears in Justice League Dark, another of the New52 titles I’ve been reading, along with Zatana, John Constantine, Shade, and Enchantress. Since next month starts a new story in DC Universe Presents I strongly recommend checking out Justice League Dark for more from this very cool character.
Next month in DC Universe Presents
DC Universe Presents #6
Written by DAN DIDIO and JERRY ORDWAY
Art by JERRY ORDWAY Cover by RYAN SOOK
On sale FEBRUARY 15 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US RATED T
The Challengers. Out of time and on the run. Eight survivors of a fiery plane crash, bound by fate and death, are on a desperate mission to uncover the mysteries of the Unknown before the powers that saved their lives, claim them for eternity.
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Not Mint In Box: Killer Croc
Masters of the Universe Chronicles: Episode #35 Crossover Part 2
Hello all and welcome back to another edition of the Masters of the Universe Chronicles. Yes that’s right, this is part 2 of the comics crossover….but Chris, where is part 1? Well fear not, it’s on Rob Base’s page dealing with comics which is www.comicnationtv.com. Head on over there and listen to the first installment before you hear what the guys talk about! Here is the direct link – http://popculturenetwork.com/article.php?story=2011110413532372
Before the main discussion takes part, it wouldn’t be fitting to talk about comics without James Sawyer being involved. James talks about “The King of Castle Grayskull” comic. James has a lot of comic stuff on his site so if you are a fan head over to www.motucfigures.com!
Rob Base, Ryan Porter and Jukka Issakainen join Chris to talk about the MVC comics which came out around 2002, the icons of evil and also talk about the new mini comics which we will be getting with Thunder Punch He-Man and some other quartely variants. Chris is the comic noob here so enjoy the other 3 guys talking at length about the comics and just how terrificly knowledable they are.
If you are a fan of comics, why not bookmark The Comics Corner where you can normally find Ryan Porter and his brilliant comic book coverage and you can do that by clicking here – http://popculturenetwork.com/index.php?topic=vgl_comicrev
Jukka does some very indepth and fantastic videos based on the Masters of the Universe characters in his MOTU profile and also covers comics as well. Follow Jukka’s great work by going to http://www.scrollsofeternia.com/ or it is posted on www.popculturenetwork.com. Follow Jukka on Twitter – toonjukka
Lastly Mr Rob Base has a lot of stuff on Popculturenetwork.com whether it being From Earth to Cybertron, Not Mint in box or in fact Comic Nation stuff. All the buttons for Robs work are on the right hand side of www.popculturenetwork.com or head to Rob’s site which is www.alternativemindz.com. Follow Rob on Twitter – Altmindz
Of course make sure you are following Masters of the Universe Chronicles on Twitter by following MOTUChronicles or Chris’ own personal one which is Vinto316. Join the facebook page which is www.facebook.com/mastersoftheuniversechronicles and of course head to www.popculturenetwork.com, browse the store, watch/listen to the awesome content and join the fantastic forums! What is your favourite comic? did we discuss it? post in the forums and let me know!